St Hild's Church of England School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | King Oswy Drive West View Hartlepool TS24 9PB |
| Phone | 01429273041 |
| Reference Number | 148532 |
St Hild’s Church of England School is currently rated as requiring improvement overall, with notable strengths in the areas of behaviour and personal development, which are considered good. The school, part of NEAT Academy Trust, has implemented various strategies to enhance the quality of education following weaker examination outcomes in 2023. While there have been improvements in pupil attendance and engagement, challenges in recruiting specialist teachers have impacted the consistency of curriculum delivery, particularly in some subject areas. Overall, the school shows a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment and supporting both pupils and families.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 617 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.89%
Girls: 49.11% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 53.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 61 | 58 | 119 |
| 8 | 69 | 61 | 130 |
| 9 | 73 | 70 | 143 |
| 10 | 56 | 46 | 102 |
| 11 | 55 | 68 | 123 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.1% |
| African | 3.1% |
| White, Other | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Sep 2025 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupils’ behaviour contributing to a purposeful atmosphere.
- Well-structured lessons focused on subject learning.
- Consistent support for pupils’ study habits and learning routines.
- Effective safeguarding measures in place.
- Strong career guidance provided to pupils for future planning.
- Extensive range of extra-curricular clubs and activities available.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subject areas lack sufficient specialist teachers which affects learning.
- Targets for some pupils with SEND lack precise detail for support.
- Pupils do not always make expected progress in certain subjects.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 34 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 25.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 38.2% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 62 | 19 |
| Third Preference | 49 | 8 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
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